Long-term Patency of Primary Arterial Repair and the Modified Cold Intolerance Symptom Severity Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The goal of this study was to assess the long-term arterial patency of repaired arteries in the upper extremity and any morbidity resulting from the subsequent occlusion of these vessels. Concurrently, a new questionnaire, the modified Cold Intolerance Symptom Severity (mod CISS) questionnaire, was developed to allow for better assessment of cold intolerance.

Methods

Thirteen patients who had undergone repair of the radial (4 patients), ulnar (6 patients), brachial (1 patient), digital (1), and an undefined lower arm artery (1) were examined using questionnaires, physical examination, and high-resolution ultrasound.

Results

Outcome measures that were statistically significantly worse in the group of patients who presented with nerve injuries included cold i

SUBMITTER: Lannau B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4727703 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature